Mission 300 has the potential to be a real game-changer for millions of people in Africa. Access to electricity will support livelihoods, empower people to set up businesses, unlock opportunities and generate economic growth.

"You've got to bring down the oil price, you've got to end that war. They should have done it long ago," President Donald Trump said.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday proved that words can be just as powerful as actions — at least temporarily — after his promise to ask the Saudis and OPEC to lower the cost of oil led to a downturn in crude prices.

Oil fell 1% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down its cost during his address at the World Economic Forum.

Oil Prices Fall After Four Weeks of Gains as U.S. Boosts Domestic Supply. Will Trump’s policies hurt crude oil’s recovery?

President Trump is urging Saudi Arabia and OPEC to increase oil output to pressure Russia into ending the war in Ukraine, while also threatening additional sanctions against Russia.

Trump’s push for cheaper oil, rising U.S. inventories, and OPEC’s next move weigh heavily on crude oil markets. Will prices fall further?

OPEC forecast on Wednesday world oil demand in 2026 will rise at a similar rate to this year, while reducing its figure for 2024 for a sixth time, following economic weakness in China, the world's biggest importer of oil.

Oil prices edged up on Monday, with traders still on edge despite the U.S. pulling back from initial sanctions threats against Colombia, reducing immediate concern over oil supply disruptions.

Hungary's foreign minister said on Monday Budapest would "soon" see if it will get guarantees from the European Commission to protect its energy supply.

HAL’s peer SLB stock (NYSE: SLB) is up 10% during the same period. SLB saw its revenues and earnings exceed expectations in Q4 results last week, driven by increased activity in North America and internationally.